For Release: March 5, 2008
Contact: J. Tucker Martin or David Clementson
Email: tucker.martin@oag.state.va.us or dclementson@oag.state.va.us
Phone: 804-786-2071
McDonnell Highlights Consumer Resources Available From the Office of the Attorney General
Mortgage Foreclosure Tips, New ‘Consumer Guide,’ ‘Consumer Alert of the Month’ Archive All Available at www.vaag.com/CONSUMER
‘National Consumer Protection Week’ March 2-8
RICHMOND – Attorney General Bob McDonnell today highlighted the numerous consumer education resources available through his office.
The announcement was made as part of “National Consumer Protection Week.” In addition, the Attorney General unveiled a new section of the Web site dedicated to mortgage foreclosure tips.
“Education is the first line of defense for consumers who want to manage their money wisely and protect themselves from fraud.” McDonnell said. “We encourage all consumers to take advantage of the resources that our Office features to help them master the financial facts of life.”
McDonnell specifically noted the new mortgage foreclosure education initiative, which “will provide important and helpful information for anyone who is having trouble keeping up with mortgage payments,” Attorney General McDonnell said.
(The direct link to the Attorney General’s mortgage foreclosure education initiative is: www.vaag.com/CONSUMER/Mortgage_Foreclosure_Prevention.html.)
By visiting the Attorney General’s main consumer Web site online (www.vaag.com/CONSUMER), Virginia consumers can obtain:
Consumers without Internet access can contact the Attorney General’s consumer hotline toll-free by phone at: 800-451-1525 to obtain copies of any of the consumer education materials listed above.
“Consumer protection is an important statutory duty of the Office of the Attorney General, and our staff can help,” Attorney General McDonnell said. “In an age of increased consumer scams, we all must continue to be educated and vigilant.”
Click here for the latest consumer fraud data from the FTC.
Click here for more information on National Consumer Protection Week.
